Market Intelligence Report — LA-060

Natchitoches, LA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-LA-07
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$282K
+0.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.35
+8.9% YoY

Active Inventory

89
-9.2% YoY

Median DOM

93 Days
-8.4% YoY

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The Natchitoches market is assessed as Cooling, with the pending ratio currently at 0.35. While this represents an 8.9% increase over the past year, demand absorption remains below half of available inventory.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Natchitoches market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 9.2% year-over-year, yet new listings have seen a substantial 42.9% increase over the same period. Median listing prices have experienced an 8.2% month-over-month increase, though year-over-year growth stands at a more modest 0.9%. Median days on market have decreased by 8.4% compared to the prior year, indicating a slightly faster pace of transactions.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$282K+8.2% MoM

Active Inventory

89-9.2% YoY

Days on Market

93-8.4% YoY

Sold Score™

52+8.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

52
Aug 23Jul 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Aug 23Jul 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Aug 23Mar 24Oct 24May 25Dec 25Jul 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.35, the market exhibits characteristics where available inventory significantly outpaces demand absorption. This dynamic suggests that properties may remain on the market for extended periods, placing greater emphasis on price discipline from sellers to facilitate transactions. The current environment indicates that the pace of sales is not exerting upward pressure on pricing.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have shown a 9.5% increase over the past year, significantly outpacing the 0.9% year-over-year growth in median listing prices. This divergence, alongside a 2.2% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot, suggests some resilience or specific dynamics within higher price points. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

89 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 20 per month.

Pricing Pressure
14.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.35

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
35%
Median Days on Market
93 days
Inventory YoY
−9%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Natchitoches, LA
CBSA Code
35060
State
LA
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Natchitoches?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Natchitoches metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.35 with median days on market at 93.

  • Are home prices dropping in Natchitoches?+

    Median listing price is $282K, +0.9% year over year. 14.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Natchitoches?+

    The typical listing sits 93 days on market, a -8.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 20 per month.

  • What's happening in the Natchitoches luxury market?+

    Average listing prices have shown a 9.5% increase over the past year, significantly outpacing the 0.9% year-over-year growth in median listing prices. This divergence, alongside a 2.2% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot, suggests some resilience or specific dynamics within higher price points. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Natchitoches real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 35060 · 36mo history